Confirm my diagnosis - ignition switch?

My 181k mi, '94 LX just started something screwy a week or so ago. Ocassionally, usually when cold, I can hit the key to start it, and I get no seatbelt action, and no idiot lights. The car won't start. I can cycle the ignition on/off until the belts move along the tracks, and the idiot lights light, and then she'll fire right up.

I'm guessing the problem is the ignition switch - sound plausible? Anyone else experience these exact same symptoms? BTW, my switch is worn enough that the key comes out with the car running. :icon16: I look at it as a feature though - comes in handy from time to time. :biggrin:



Wade

Sounds like a pretty smart place to start.

However, I think you might want to check your tire pressure ;)

Hmmm, hadn't thought of tire pressure.........:grinno:


Thanks!


Wade

I don't get it. Why tire pressure would affect the key and seat belts and idiot lights. Help me out please. You're just funnin' us Mighty Moose, aren't you? I must be stupid because I just don't get it. You're putting one over on ol' Davescort97. Come on back?

Yes... it was just a dumb joke. It seemed so obvious to be the switch since the key falls out of it. Sometimes the problem is where you would least expect it though...

Yes... it was just a dumb joke. It seemed so obvious to be the switch since the key falls out of it. Sometimes the problem is where you would least expect it though...

Yeahbut, like I said, I look at the key coming out as a feature! :grinyes:

(Sorry Dave!:wink: )


Wade